Facilities Project Development and Data Specialist

The Building People; United States; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm seeks a Facilities Project Development and Data Specialist to provide full-time support for managing the BUILDER SMS database. This role involves maintaining accurate facility data, assisting with project development, and coordinating with engineers and managers to prioritize maintenance projects. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in construction or facilities management and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This full-time position provides several employee benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in construction or facilities management.
• At least 2 years working with BUILDER SMS.
• Ability to validate site data and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time support in maintaining and updating the BUILDER SMS database.
• Assist in development of prioritized repair and replacement work packages.
• Coordinate with facility engineers and managers for project planning.

Skills

Construction management

Facilities management

BUILDER SMS

Troubleshooting equipment

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

BUILDER SMS

Sunflower asset management system

Job description

Facilities Project Development and Data Specialist

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Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Facilities Project Development and Data Specialist provides full‑time support in maintaining and updating the BUILDER SMS database, validating facility data, and assisting in the development of prioritized repair and replacement work packages. This role supports project development by working with stakeholders, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring that completed construction project data is accurately captured and sustained in BUILDER. The position requires close coordination with facility engineers and managers to ensure accurate planning and prioritization of deferred maintenance and recapitalization projects.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction, facilities management, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with BUILDER SMS.
• At least 1 year of experience working with a federal BUILDER SMS instance, including updating data in accordance with agency‑specific manuals.
• Ability to validate site data, review facility conditions, and troubleshoot equipment to determine repair and replacement needs.
• Skilled in developing project work packages, scopes of work, and estimates based on FCA and BUILDER data.
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Familiarity with Federal facility condition assessment programs.
• Experience supporting Federal facility programs.
• Knowledge of repair prioritization methodologies and deferred maintenance project planning.
• Experience coordinating with engineers, project managers, and facility stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Sunflower asset management system.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Education

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications in facilities management (e.g., CFM, FMP).
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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